Audi Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997) (1997–2001)

The Audi Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997) was offered with 8 engine versions (7 gasoline, 1 diesel), from 90 to 174 hp, built 1997–2001.

Production years1997–2001
Body styleConvertible
Doors4
Length171.9 in (4,366 mm)
Width67.6 in (1,716 mm)
Height54.3 in (1,379 mm)
Cargo volume8.1 cu ft (230 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)

All Audi Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.8 20V (125 hp)1997–2001Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)128 lb-ft (173 Nm)11.5 s121 mph (195 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 20V (125 hp) Automatic1997–2001Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)128 lb-ft (173 Nm)13.3 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 E (115 hp)1997–1998Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (165 Nm)12.9 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.6 V6 (150 hp)1997–2000Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)10.2 s130 mph (209 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (90 hp)1998–2000Diesel90 hp (66 kW)149 lb-ft (202 Nm)14.7 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.6 V6 (150 hp) Automatic1998–2000Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)11.4 s129 mph (207 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 V6 E (174 hp)1998–2000Gasoline174 hp (128 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)9.8 s135 mph (218 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 V6 E (174 hp) Automatic1998–2000Gasoline174 hp (128 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)11.1 s135 mph (217 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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